The New KIDS COUNT Index In 2012, the Annie E. Casey Foundation hit the refresh button on their longstanding, successful KIDS COUNT index. Learn what changed, why it matters and how the tool’s expanded scope is helping state-level advocates take an even sharper, deeper look at child welfare issues. Read More
Foundation Announces New Human Services Frontline Practice Strategy The Casey Foundation will shift to grantmaking and discontinue direct services to help agencies adopt proven child welfare practices. Learn more. Read More
Baltimore Nonprofits Awarded Grants to Support Summer Programs for Local Kids Learn about 21 nonprofits awarded grants through Casey’s 2021 BDSG program to support summer activities for disadvantaged Baltimore youth. Read More
Social Capital: Issue Brief #2 Building Quality Networks for Young People in Foster Care This brief discusses the meaning of social capital and how it affects the growth and development of kids in foster care. It’s part of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative issue brief series for youth engagement. Read More
Trauma Informed Practice With Young People in Foster Care Issue Brief #5 This issue brief defines trauma, then discusses the trauma foster kids may go through and how caregivers and social workers should be ready to help. Read More
More Children Raised by Relatives and Family Friends, Report Finds More than 2.7 million children in America are raised by grandparents or other relatives at some time in their lives. Read More
The Lifelong Families Training Curriculum Training Manual This child welfare training manual presents a comprehensive 2-day curriculum on the Lifelong Families permanency model for social worker training. It includes agenda, assignments, presentations, handouts, daily modules with timetable and more. Read More
More Children on Path to Success at Dunbar Learning Complex Children at Dunbar Learning Complex show gains in reading and early development, with more starting school ready to learn, per a Casey Foundation report. Read More
Enduring Assets The Financial Lives of Young People Transitioning from Foster Care This report examines the financials habits, perspectives, struggles and success of Opportunity Passport program participants. Developed by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Opportunity Passport aims to offer critical financial practice and guidance to youth who are transitioning out of foster care. Read More
